It’s been a while since I posted a newsy kind of post, so here’s a quick post with some fun news and fabulous releases. I don’t want my Relz Reviewz readers missing out!

Two brilliant storytellers I have the delight to work with released books this week. While their writing styles are completely different, their talent with words and characterisation make them must read authors for me and many other smart readers! Amy Matayo pens smart, gutsy, evocative, and swoony clean contemporary romance novels with heart, and Catherine West delivers gripping and emotional family dramas, driven by contemporary issues and struggles.

Make sure you get your hands on The Aftermath and As the Light Fades…

Ronie Kendig is hosting a BRILLIANT giveaway on Instagram – an EXCLUSIVE SIGNED Advance Reader Copy/Uncorrected Proof of BRAND OF LIGHT, her unbelieveably amazing space opera releasing in December. I’ve read this book twice now and I can’t put into words how much I love this story, its characters, and its world – and I’m not even a space opera fan! Here’s what Ronie has to say about the giveaway…

I’m hosting a giveaway of an EXCLUSIVE SIGNED Advance Reader Copy/Uncorrected Proof of BRAND OF LIGHT (Yes, a printed/bound copy). Only 10 of these were printed … and I had to beg, borrow, and squeal for a giveaway copy. That’s right!! It’s all 400+ pages, including not-yet-revealed maps of the planetary system and Drosero, Kersei’s homeworld. It’s so special, it probably has typos and mistakes that hopefully (Please, God!) won’t make it into the final book that goes to print (but then again, typos wear stealth armor, so maybe they will sneak past our well-edited lines).

Elizabeth Goddard releases her second Uncommon Justice series in October and you have the chance to add some goodies to your book! Pre-order ALWAYS LOOK TWICE (time is running out) and receive a cool tote and lock screens! Once you’ve pre-ordered your copy, then sign up for your freebies!

Readers have been falling in love with Susan May Warren’s Montana Marshalls series and Wyatt, the fourth book in this wonderful romantic suspense family series has just been listed for pre-order! The special pre-order ebook price of $4.99 lasts only until release day – October 15 – when it will retail at $9.99. Grab it while you can!

My dear book blogging friend, Carrie Schmidt, of Reading is My Superpower has launched Reading is My Superpower Community Forum on Facebook, a group for authors, readers, and book bloggers to share their love of all the bookish things. Here’s how Carrie describes it…

This is a place for you to share book reviews, giveaways, deals, and other bookish goodness. It’s safe to assume that some book boyfriends will make their way to this page as well 

If that sounds like fun to you, then hop on over to FB and join in!

Finally, Jody Hedlund, one of my favourite historical romance writers has released the first two books in her new YA medieval romance series, The Lost Princesses. They have a fairy tale vibe and appeal to more than just teens, although they are perfect for those looking for romantic yet clean and uplifting reads. The final two books release in September and November respectively and are available for pre-order now! Check out Always, Evermore, Foremost, and Hereafter now!

Which news are you excited about?